everywhere. Many Americans began to think that
the war was unwinnable. The Tet offensive also
shocked many in the White House. Clark Clifford
was the president's new secretary of defense. After
Tet, Clifford decided that America could not win
the war
The Tet offensive also burt President Johnson's
popularity. By the end of February 1968, nearly 60
percent of the public disapproved of Johnson's han
dling of the war. In addition, nearly half the country
said it had been a mistake to send troops to Vietnam.
2. Name two events that shocked Americans in 1968.
A Turbulent Race for President
bages 957-955
What happened in Chicago?
In August 1968, the Democrats met in Chicago for
their presidential convention. There, they would